title: [Analysis of stresses developing in the evidence-bearing material affected by a bladed article].
abstract: The objective of the present study was to assess the possibility of using the finite element analysis for the elucidation of the mechanism of formation of stab-cutting injuries. Stresses developing in the evidence-bearing material at different stages of penetration of a bladed article are estimated. The three-dimensional modeling program was employed for the purpose. The finite element analysis demonstrated differing stress topography resulting from the prick of the blade and its plunging into the evidence-bearing material.
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Leonov
authors.forename: Iu P
authors.initials: IuP
authors.lastname: Butuzova
mesh_terms: D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D054041:Weapons; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*